- 2 cups mini pretzels, lightly crushed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening, optional
Optional Toppings
For a little extra flair, try:
- Flaky sea salt
- Chopped peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- White chocolate drizzle
- Crushed pretzels
- Festive sprinkles
How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters
1. Prepare the Pretzels
Place the mini pretzels in a large bowl or resealable bag.
Crush them into small pieces, but don’t turn them into fine crumbs. You want plenty of crunchy pieces throughout the clusters.
A rolling pin works well for this job.
2. Make the Peanut Butter Mixture
In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar.
Stir until smooth and well blended.
The powdered sugar adds sweetness while also helping thicken the peanut butter mixture enough to coat the pretzels.
3. Combine the Pretzels and Peanut Butter
Add the crushed pretzels to the peanut butter mixture.
Stir gently until the pretzels are evenly coated.
If the mixture seems especially soft, place it in the refrigerator for about 10–15 minutes. This makes the clusters easier to shape.
4. Form the Clusters
Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop portions of the mixture onto the parchment.
Don’t worry about making them perfectly uniform. Their rustic, chunky appearance is part of the charm.
Place the tray in the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate.
5. Melt the Chocolate
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat in 15–20 second intervals, stirring well between each round, until the chocolate is smooth.
If the chocolate seems thick, stir in a tablespoon of coconut oil or shortening.
Avoid overheating the chocolate, as it can become thick or grainy.
6. Coat the Clusters
Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over each peanut butter pretzel cluster.
You can completely cover them for a rich chocolate coating or leave some of the peanut butter and pretzel mixture visible.
For an extra-pretty finish, sprinkle the tops with chopped peanuts, crushed pretzels, or a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still soft.
7. Chill Until Set
Refrigerate the clusters for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has completely hardened.
Once set, they’re ready to enjoy.
Tips for the Best Pretzel Clusters
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